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Council Member Roeser introduced the following resolution and moved its • adoption: • • CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA RESOLUTION NO. 10 -68 English as the Official Language of the City of Lino Lakes Whereas, the English language is the common language of Lino Lakes, the State of Minnesota and of the United States; and Whereas, the government of Lino Lakes can reduce costs and promote efficiency in its roles as an employer and a government accountable to the people, by using the English language in its official actions and activities; and Whereas, this Resolution would not prohibit the City from using other languages for common sense, non - official reasons that serve the public interest; and Whereas, those reasons would include, but not be limited to, the protection of public health and public safety, the promotion of tourism, the administration of justice and the handling of emergencies; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that: 1. English shall be the official language of the government of Lino Lakes. 2. Official actions which bind or commit the City or which give the appearance of presenting the official views or position of the City shall be in the English language. Unofficial or non - binding translations or explanations of official actions may be provided separately in a language other than English if they are labeled as such. 3. The city of Lino Lakes will not expend public dollars for the translation of any documents or publications. 4. Nothing in this resolution shall be interpreted as conflicting with the statutes of the United States or the State of Minnesota. 5. Language other than English may be used when required: a. to teach or encourage the learning of languages other than English; b. to protect the public health, sanitation, and public safety; c. to teach English to those who are not fluent in the language; d. to comply with the Native American Languages Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Voting Rights Act, or any other federal or state law;